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come up trumps

Phrasal-verb Success

Meaning

to perform unexpectedly well; to succeed when least expected

Example Sentences

"She came up trumps and saved the project just in time."

Related Expressions

press toward achievement

to put effort and determination into reaching goals

move aside

to step to the side to let someone or something pass

rise above negativity

to not let negative emotions or situations affect you

embrace emotions

to accept and welcome feelings fully

find peace with

to accept something painful and stop being upset about it

ease out of

to gradually stop doing something stressful